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Question posted by karakiredavid474 on September 4th, 2013

Dell Inspiron 3520 White Screen From Boot Time

I need help with my dell inspiron 3520. Gives a white display from boot time. However Windows loads normally from background. Today I connected an alternative screen to my laptop and everthing seems to be working normally. I move arround a lot on fieldwork trips and carrying the other screen arround with me is imposible for me besides I'd require an extra power outlet for it everytime I use it.

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on September 4th, 2013 1:47 AM

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Greetings - Try these steps:

The quick fix is very easy.
1.Remove the battery and disconnect the power cord (from the laptop! not the wall outlet).
2.Press power button for a few second.
3.Connect the power cord. Press the power button to start and then dock the battery.Long story: I had this problem once when I was on travel! I had nothing but white blank screen, even after reboot. After googling around, I found out the solution above. This problem on Dell Inspiron laptops is widely acknowledged. So is the solution. I assume it is due to some software problem in BIOS. Pressing the power button without power cord and battery resets somethings.
If you still cannot solve the problem, contact Dell.

source: http://forrestbao.blogspot.com/2012/03/fixing-dell-inspiron-laptops-white.html

There is also a video on the foregoing link that may help.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=84vuctBEcHc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D84vuctBEcHc

Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

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